Awards

Arkansas Jaycees in New Orleans at United States Jaycees Annual Meeting

Posted in Awards, Member News, US Jaycees on June 3rd, 2010 by Jennifer Baine – Comments Off

At the Opening Ceremony and Awards Toby Stephens received for Arkansas the plaque for coming in 7th place in the Parade of States.  John Judd and Jeff Taylor of Jonesboro won Presidential Medallions for R.E.D. Alert.  Chad Peterson of Conway was awarded a Presidential Medallion for his work as State President.  Sam Abernathy of Jonesboro was award the Outstanding Local Vice-President Award.

John Baine of El Dorado was nominated for National Vice-President.  John was placed forward by Arkansas; he was nominated by South Dakota and seconded by Iowa.  John’s nomination acceptance speech was great and received resounding applause.  He was elected by acclamation at the Annual Meeting.  He is the first Arkansas Jaycee elected to national office since Chris Reese was elected National President back in 1998.

The following national officers were elected at the Annual Meeting:

President-elect Joanie Cramer, North Carolina

National Vice-Presidents elect:
Heather Austin, Ohio
John Baine, Arkansas
Kathy Crick, Illinois
Misty Miner, Montana
Amy Newton, Pennsylvania
Bob Prater, Georgia
Arwen Pritchett, Florida
Jennifer Ray, Maryland

2010 Parade of Chapters

Posted in Awards, Parade of Chapters on December 13th, 2009 by John – Comments Off

The 2010 Parade of Chapters is a tool to allow local chapters to gain recognition for their achievements and actions through the year.  At the Year-End meeting in early 2011 we will announced the Parade winners.

Please continue to the Parade of Chapters page to view the full rules and submission information.

Arkansas Jaycees Year-End Awards Announced

Posted in Awards, Book Judging on February 14th, 2009 by Jeff – Comments Off

The Magnolia Jaycees hosted the Arkansas Jaycees Year-End Celebration this past weekend in Magnolia, Arkansas. At that meeting, we had some wonderful training from 2009 National Vice President Joanie Cramer and the 2009 Executive Committee was installed.

First Half, Second Half, and Year-End Awards were also presented at this meeting. Click through for a list of the winners.

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2009 Executive Committee Elected

Posted in Awards, Board Meetings on November 24th, 2008 by Jeff – Comments Off

The 2009 Arkansas Jaycees Executive Committee was elected at the Arkansas Jaycees Annual Meeting on November 22 in Conway.

Chad Peterson of Conway was elected 72nd President of the Arkansas Jaycees. Toby Stephens of Magnolia was elected as Individual Development Vice President. Shonna Laws of Jonesboro was elected to serve as Business Development Vice President. Jeff Taylor of Jonesboro was elected to serve as the 2009 Membership Development Vice President. All officers’ terms will begin on January 1st, 2009.

Mid-Year Awards were also announced at the Annual Meeting:

Membership Development Area of Opportunity, Chapter Activities Commission:

  1. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 New Year’s Eve Party, Shonna Laws, Chair
  2. Jonesboro Jaycees – Stephen Goad Rooster Party, Jeff Deniston, Chair
  3. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 Hockey Night, Shonna Laws, Chair
  4. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 Christmas Party, Shonna Laws, Chair

Community Development Area of Opportunity, Community Fundraising Commission:

  1. Jonesboro Jaycees – March Of Dimes WalkAmerica Kid’s Corner, Erica Swindle, Chair
  2. Paragould Jaycees – Main Street Mardi Gras
  3. Jonesboro Jaycees – Women’s Crisis Center Casino Night, Erica Swindle, Chair

Community Development Area of Opportunity, Community Service Commission:

  1. Jonesboro Jaycess – 2007 Christmas for Kids, Beverly Judd, Chair
  2. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 Goodfellows, Jeff Taylor, Chair
  3. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 Special Olympics Basketball Skills, Terry Crosby, Chair

Business Development Area of Opportunity, Financial Management Commission:

  1. Jonesboro Jaycees – Wild Night in the Bayou
  2. Jonesboro Jaycees – Christmas for Kids Motocross Benefit Race, Beverly Judd, Chair

Business Development Area of Opportunity, Strategic Planning Commission:

  1. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2008 Awards & Installation Banquet, Stacey Harvey, Chair
  2. Paragould Jaycees – Arkansas Jaycees Year-End Celebration

Charlie Davis of Jonesboro won the First Timers competition.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Book Judging on November 15

Posted in Awards, Book Judging, Jonesboro on November 3rd, 2008 by Jeff – Comments Off

A Chairman’s Planning Guide book judging will be held on November 15th at 2pm in Jonesboro at the Jonesboro Jaycees Meeting Room at the Northeast Arkansas District Fairgrounds. Projects with a final report approved by their Chapter’s Board of Directors prior to June 30, 2008 will be eligible for judging. Awards will be handed out at the Annual Meeting in Conway on November 22.

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